Month: February 2024

Study: US Rated Worst Country for Mental Health

In its latest analysis, Mental Health First Aid Course has determined the best and worst countries when it comes to mental health. The U.S. rates in the bottom five countries for mental health wellness, due to high rates of substance use, among other factors. The Mental… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on February 15, 2024

The brain is ‘programmed’ for learning from people we like

Our brains are ‘programmed’ to learn more from people we like — and less from those we dislike. This has been shown by researchers in cognitive neuroscience in a series of experiments. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on February 15, 2024

Root microbes may be the secret to a better tasting cup of tea

You’d think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on the tea varieties used to make it. But a new study shows that the making of a delicious cup of tea depends on another key ingredient: the collection of microbes found on tea roots. By altering that assemblage, the authors […]

Published on February 15, 2024